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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 119.98, 165.56 and 92.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 119.98, 165.56 and 92.28 is: 127.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    119.98 : 165.56 = 92.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    119.98/165.56 = 92.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    119.98x = 165.56 × 92.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    119.98x = 15,277.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,277.88/119.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.34

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